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Unlock the strategies, insights, and secrets that top leaders use to grow influence, make money, and master communication.
Your team might be brilliant - but are they invisible?
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At a recent HR leadership session, I stood in front of a room full of senior professionals and asked one deceptively simple question:
"What's the biggest communication challenge in your team right now?"
I expected a mix of responses. Maybe some would mention time. Others might point to nerves ...
by Dave Crane —
May 30, 2025
career growth
employee confidence
hr leadership
imposter syndrome
internal communication
organisational culture
personal branding
public speaking
soft skills training
team development
thought leadership
visibility in the workplace
You're Not Just A Speaker. You're a Movement.
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Hey icon-in-progress,Â
Here's something no one tells you when you start speaking...
At some point, the words aren't enough.
You realise:You don't just want to inform.You want to ignite.You want to influence.You want to inspire.
You want to walk into a room and leave it better than you found it...
May 23, 2025
build your movement
dave crane
icon in progress
leadership presence
movement marketing
personal branding
professional speaking
public speaking
speak with purpose
speaker branding
thought leadership
The Secret Sauce of Magnetic Speakers
Ever watched someone speak and felt like they weren't performing...they were speaking directly to you?
Not reading notes.Not pitching.But connecting, fully. Emotionally. Truthfully.
Almost like they knew your story, your struggle, your dreams.Â
That's the power of a Signature Story.It's not a TE...
by Dave Crane —
May 09, 2025
authenticbranding
davecranelive
emotionalconnection
fearlessspeaking
publicspeaking
signaturestory
speaktosell
storytellingforbusiness
thoughtleadership
transformationmarketing
Want to Own the Room in 7 Seconds?
Let me ask you something important...
What would you say if you had just 7 seconds to win over a cold, possibly hostile audience?Â
That's not a hypothetical.
That's showbiz.That's sales.That's real life.
Every time you walk onto a stage, fire up a Zoom call or step into a boardroom, you've got a...
by Dave Crane —
Apr 29, 2025
7 second rule
audience engagement
charisma
communication skills
confidence on stage
dave crane
first impression
industry icon
own the room
public speaking tips
speaker training
stage presence
thought leadership